ONLY A MOTHER

Only a mother knows what's going on inside 

Even when everyone else leaves you 

She always stays by your side 

Only a mother can see those unseen tears 

That didn't even flow from your eyes 

Only a mother's hug can help you get by your fears 

Only a mother can understand how you feel

And she loves you for who you are 

Only a mother love is pure and real

Only a mother can sacrifice her life for you 

And she loves you more then anyone else does

So why should you not care for her and love her back too?

Reviews

[quixotic_rose]

I wish i could agree and say the same things as this lovely poem can, but i cant. Sometimes a mother neglects and abandons their child. But to those mothers who i see interact with their children, i greatly admire them. This poem expresses some of what i've seen, its heartfelt and beautiful. nice job! :)

[That_Girl]

My thoughts exactly but I didn't want to kill the buzz... lol. Glad you had the guts to do it! ;)

[quixotic_rose]

seriously, me and this new review feature, i just cant get it!
i have no qualms of being a buzz kill :)

[That_Girl]

LOL true true

[harry]

awesome ...this is the best poem for mothers day ..... i am sure your mother will love it ....keep writing

[Mockingbird]

nice tribute to moms. sounds like a hallmark card.

[Beck Louise]

This has me tearing up a little bit, really beautiful. Well done, it's great!

[Shauna Jacqueline Ander..]

Beautiful poem, but the flow could be improved... And there is at least one typo that I can see...And 'only a mothers love is unconditional' all love is pure/real. And she loves you more than anyone else DOES...[if your trying to get that last bit to rhyme, it's probably best to forget about it, it's not essential anyway]. Sorry, had more to say than I originally thought. I like the topic, I like the idea, but it does need a little bit work...
Also, just one last thing, there does seem to be a lack of imagery..This can work sometimes [and I'm not saying it doesn't here] but personally I prefer poetry that forces the reader to imagine the scenes, rather than just spelling it out.
Just my opinion, and as always with writing it depends what you're going for as an author. Look forward to more.

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words are true in the poem. A mother's love is forever. I like the question at the ending of the poem. Thank you for the outstanding poem.
Coyote

[afra]

thank you

[Pax]

this really reflects what a mother does for her child. very beautiful, now i missed my mother that had passed, so be glad everyone if you still have one. great work my friend.

[afra]

oh i am sorry to hear that ...=(

[mariah]

very sweet and full of truth. no matter what, moms will always be there for us, becuase they are the only ones who truly know. nice work my friend :)
-Mariah

[Serenity Faith]

Simply beautiful. I only see one small grammatical error in the third stanza, second line, fro should be for maybe? Other than that, I love it. True words written of a loving mother.

[kayla]

I love this poem. And all of it is a hundred percent true! Great "ode to mother" poem